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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,529.61, 158,183.58 and 38,927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,529.61, 158,183.58 and 38,927.36 is: 58,350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,529.61 : 158,183.58 = 38,927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,529.61/158,183.58 = 38,927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,529.61x = 158,183.58 × 38,927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,529.61x = 6,157,669,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,157,669,164.75/105,529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,350.16

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